PORT HARDY – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena says that people in the North Island will benefit from a hydropower project and have access to more recreational opportunities in their community, thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of over …
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Local MLA Rick Glumac motions to prevent future government interference in BC Hydro contracts
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA, Rick Glumac introduced a motion Monday calling on the House to prevent future governments from doing what the BC Liberal government did when they interfered with BC Hydro contracts and wasted $16.2 billion. “The scale …
BC Liberals collected $3 million in campaign donations from independent power industry while signing deals costing BC families $200 a year
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Christy Clark doesn’t care about making life affordable for British Columbians
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Clark government mismanagement of BC Hydro set to increase costs on customers for years to come
Vancouver – The latest updated revenue requirement application of BC Hydro exposes Clark government mismanagement of the crown corporation that will increase costs for British Columbians for years to come, says New Democrat Hydro spokesperson Adrian Dix. “Among other things, …
Billion dollar blunder at BC Hydro means families will pay the price
VICTORIA— Families will face massive hydro rate hikes after the Christy Clark government secretly added more than $1 billion dollars to BC Hydro’s debt last year. “Just after the last election, Premier Christy Clark surprised families across B.C. with a …
Horgan proposes low-income families get a break from hydro hikes
Victoria – While Christy Clark continues to make life in B.C. less affordable, New Democrat leader John Horgan proposed legislation today that would give a break to the families that need it most. “No family should have to choose between …
Clark’s latest hydro rate shock will hurt B.C. families
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